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Jurassic Park - Does it still hold up?
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- Movies In A Nutshell
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- Apr 21, 2026
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- 3180
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Summary
Join Marc, Darren and Paul as they give you everything you need and more to help you decide to watch or re-watch. Jurassic Park (1993) PART 1 – The Nutshell – If you haven’t seen it A spoiler-free breakdown designed to help you decide if this iconic blockbuster is your kind of film and worth your time. We explore the film’s central idea around scientific ambition, control and the consequences of pushing boundaries too far. We’ll give other movie comparisons plus tone, style and feel so you can quickly judge the type of viewing experience it offers from Spielberg tension to monster-movie thrills and moments of awe. By the end of Part 1, you will have made a decision! PART 2 – The Unboxing – If you’ve seen it What Did You Miss? The things you missed, the details you didn't notice and the layers beneath the surface. This will make you want to watch it again. The lads explore how the film builds tension through what you don’t see, how early dialogue and character traits subtly set up later payoffs, and why the balance of practical and early CGI effects still holds up today. They also dig into the deeper themes around control, chaos and human ambition, plus how the film’s structure carefully builds anticipation before delivering its most iconic moments. Paul’s Facts of the Day Behind-the-scenes insights including: • Groundbreaking visual effects and how they changed cinema • Creative decisions that shaped the look and feel of the dinosaurs • Production challenges during filming that added unexpected realism • Casting choices and performances that defined the film’s characters • Subtle details and facts you might not have picked up on Hate It or Rate It? Marc, Darren & Paul submit their scores and Jurassic Park (1993) takes its place in the Legend League. PART 3 – Listen…